Cost of living in Germany compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Germany is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (R$ 65) | R$ 29 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (R$ 42) | R$ 25 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.92 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 199% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.97 (R$ 5.38) | R$ 3.32 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.98 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.44 (R$ 13) | R$ 5.65 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.54 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.38 (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.07 | + 118% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.99 (R$ 5.45) | R$ 4.52 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (R$ 36) | R$ 39 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.81 (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.36 | + 124% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Germany is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,467 (R$ 8,106) | R$ 3,300 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,097 (R$ 6,064) | R$ 1,902 | + 219% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €204 (R$ 1,129) | R$ 542 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €942 (R$ 5,209) | R$ 1,970 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €707 (R$ 3,909) | R$ 1,310 | + 198% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €138 (R$ 761) | R$ 342 | + 123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €23 (R$ 129) | R$ 79 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €400 (R$ 2,210) | R$ 1,509 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (R$ 449) | R$ 427 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.68 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (R$ 80) | R$ 16 | + 390% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Germany is 55% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €83 (R$ 456) | R$ 201 | + 127% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (R$ 210) | R$ 171 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €89 (R$ 493) | R$ 305 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €113 (R$ 623) | R$ 240 | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Germany is 75% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,890 (R$ 120,993) | R$ 89,419 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.38 | + 80% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €77 (R$ 425) | R$ 211 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Germany is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (R$ 34) | R$ 19 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (R$ 66) | R$ 43 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €59 (R$ 326) | R$ 248 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.64 (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.01 (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.37 (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.40 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.29 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.67 | + 144% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (R$ 108) | R$ 38 | + 187% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Germany is 39% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (R$ 183) | R$ 99 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €20 (R$ 112) | R$ 50 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (R$ 528) | R$ 216 | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (R$ 325) | R$ 178 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (R$ 51) | R$ 23 | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.21 (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.76 (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €474 (R$ 2,620) | R$ 2,808 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (R$ 0.55) | R$ 1.20 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €42 (R$ 231) | R$ 114 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 272% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Germany is 85% more expensive than in Brazil
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